Job Description

Salary: 29,064 - 31,537

Grade: G

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part Time (casual/relief will be considered)

Location:

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Northallerton Leisure Centre

We require the cover of Swimming Lessons on

a Tuesday (Junior and Adult Lessons) and Wednesday (Junior Lessons) evening, with scope to extend these as the scheme grows

.

What You'll Do:

As a Swim Teacher, you'll plan, deliver and evaluate a series of swimming lessons providing a safe learning environment. The role will develop water confidence, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities from non-swimmer to advanced, providing excellent customer care and feedback on progress. You'll also work closely with a supportive team to ensure safe and effective operations in line with council policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities Include:

To plan and deliver effective, enjoyable and motivational swim teaching and instruction programmes in line with the Swim England framework. Safely prepare teaching areas for use including equipment set up, dismantling and storage of equipment after lessons. Providing high levels of customer service giving clear, and accurate information when required Provide a friendly and welcoming environment which encourages and supports continual interaction.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

+ A Current Swim England Level 2 Swimming qualification or equivalent (will accept a Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant Teaching qualification)
+ Ability to work effectively within the swim teachers' team.
+ Be able to give clear, accurate and assertive instructions verbally to lesson customers
+ Be able to adapt to different age/ability of lesson customer and sensitive to their individual needs

Desirable:

+ Swim England Level 2 Teaching swimming qualification or equivalent
+ Experience of coaching/teaching variety of sports
+ Current working experience of the Swim England framework
+ Evidence of recent CPD updates

Why Join Us?

At Active North Yorkshire, we believe in developing our employees. As part of a large and supportive organisation, you'll have access to career development opportunities, including apprenticeships, shadowing, and coaching. We value your growth and will work with you to help you achieve your career goals.

Supportive Work Environment

: A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Impactful Work

: Contribute to maintaining high standards of safety in a rewarding environment where no two days are the same!

Attractive Benefits

: Our employees are our greatest asset, enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a splash and help us deliver safe, enjoyable experiences to our community,

apply today

to become a Swim Teacher with Active North Yorkshire!



For more details about the role, or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jack Collins, Assistant Manager, on Jack.Collins@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates

Closing Date: 09/11/25

Interviews: W/C 17/11/25

DBS



Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.



It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.



NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Swimming Teacher

Salary:

29,064 - 31,537

Posted:

24/10/2025

Closing date:

09/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59